Location:
New York, NYSenior Director, Creative Development
Architectural Digest is seeking a Senior Director, Creative Development to help lead the continued growth and evolution of AD’s global digital video business. Working closely with the Executive Director, Video Programming, this role will shape a distinctive portfolio of original video franchises, developing ambitious ideas that extend AD’s authority in design and reach new audiences across platforms. The Senior Director will be a leading creative voice in AD’s video organization, responsible for developing original IP, evolving successful franchises, and teaming up with top brand leadership to set the creative vision and standards for AD video. This role will collaborate across editorial, video, audience, talent, social, commercial, and global teams to create compelling, scalable entertainment. This role is based in New York.
Primary Responsibilities:
Working with brand senior leadership, define and execute AD’s creative development strategy for revenue-generating digital video across O&O, YouTube, social, and emerging platforms
Own the creative development pipeline from early-stage ideas and pilots through greenlight, launch, and franchise evolution
Develop original video IP and evolve successful franchises with the potential to scale across platforms, formats, and global markets
Identify stories, talent, cultural moments, and areas of AD authority that can become compelling video formats
Lead creative development for new pilots and evolving formats, shaping narrative, talent, visual approach, storytelling, and platform positioning while efficiently maximizing resources
Establish and uphold a high creative bar across the portfolio, reviewing treatments, scripts, rough cuts, and final cuts and providing clear creative direction
Lead brainstorms and develop compelling pitches, treatments, and programming recommendations for senior leadership
Partner with Talent/Casting and editorial teams to identify and develop internal and external talent, from designers and creators to high-profile celebrities
Leverage audience insights, platform behavior, and cultural trends to inform development and identify opportunities to reach new audiences
Identify revenue-generating opportunities to extend AD’s IP across platforms, markets, cultural moments, events, and partnerships
Lead and mentor creative collaborators, producers, and freelance partners
Direct or produce select pilots and priority projects as needed
Skills and Qualifications:
10+ years of experience developing and producing premium original digital video, entertainment, or editorial programming, including experience leading creative development
Proven track record developing successful original formats, franchises, or series from concept through launch and iteration
Exceptional creative instincts, visual sensibility, and editorial judgment, with a strong understanding of what makes an idea distinctly right for AD
Demonstrated ability to lead creative teams, provide clear and actionable feedback, and translate creative vision into execution
Deep understanding of YouTube, social video, and emerging platforms, including how storytelling, talent, packaging, and audience behavior differ across them
Strong understanding of design, architecture, celebrity, lifestyle, entertainment, and culture
Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to use audience insights to identify new formats, audiences, and business opportunities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across matrixed teams, senior leadership, and high-profile talent
Strong organizational skills and the ability to efficiently balance creative ambition with timelines, resources, budgets, production complexity, and scalability
The expected base salary range for this position is from $165,000-$190,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.
In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.
What happens next?If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience developing and producing premium original digital video, entertainment, or editorial programming, including creative development leadership
- Proven track record developing successful original formats, franchises, or series from concept through launch and iteration
- Exceptional creative instincts, visual sensibility, and editorial judgment
- Ability to lead creative teams, provide actionable feedback, and translate creative vision into execution
- Deep understanding of YouTube, social video, and emerging platforms
- Strong understanding of design, architecture, celebrity, lifestyle, entertainment, and culture
- Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset using audience insights to identify formats, audiences, and business opportunities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with senior leadership, matrixed teams, and high-profile talent
- Strong organizational skills and ability to balance creative ambition with timelines, resources, budgets, production complexity, and scalability
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave has been expanded to 14 weeks fully paid for covered editorial staff, alongside expanded bereavement and protections that support family needs. Hybrid work protections and guaranteed comp time after 40 hours further ease caregiving and schedule demands.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings include generous PTO, UK packages with 25 days plus bank holidays, and added days for moving or volunteering. Company practices like holiday closures and guaranteed compensatory time reinforce usable time away from work where applicable.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options include provisions such as Bupa Private Healthcare in the UK and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. U.S. roles commonly include core medical, dental, and related coverage as part of the package.
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